Filmlike

/ˈfɪlmlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling film in appearance, quality, or character; having film-like properties or characteristics.

Etymology

Compound adjective combining 'film' with '-like' suffix (from Old English 'gelīc'), indicating resemblance to film.

Kelly Says

The '-like' suffix is one of English's most flexible tools—'filmlike' can describe visual appearance, texture, or even how a video game feels, showing how our language adapts to new technologies.

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